Huawei Chairman Calls U.S. Government a Loser Amid Ongoing Security Feud
Huawei's rotating chairman aggressively criticizes the U.S. government, claiming it uses a loser's attitude because it cannot compete with the tech giant.
Huawei's rotating chairman Guo Ping speaks out forcefully against the U.S. government in a new interview, accusing American officials of having a "loser's attitude." He states that the U.S. attempts to smear Huawei simply because it cannot compete with the company on a level playing field.
These bold comments come at a time of mixed fortunes for the Chinese tech giant, as the company reports a 25 percent increase in profit for 2018. However, ongoing security concerns and accusations of ties to the Chinese government continue to stifle Huawei's international growth, highlighted recently by a U.K. oversight body noting "serious and systematic defects" in the company's equipment.
Despite heavy pressure from the United States to implement an outright ban, other global entities like the EU take a more cautious approach. As the world transitions to 5G networks, these international debates over Huawei's networking equipment become increasingly critical to the company's financial future and global market share.